Political Quotes

“I am here to offer my enthusiastic support as an original cosponsor of Senator McCain's amendment. Mr. President, as a nation, we have always been able to come together in times of crisis--especially in times of war. Despite our sometimes vehement disagreements, we as citizens of this great country have always been able to put partisanship aside when our young men and women are called to fight for democracy. For this--we can all be very proud. But the strength of a nation is displayed not just during war, but also in its aftermath. When the battles have long since raged, and the memories of welcome home parades have faded, it is at this time when our Nation can proudly display its commitment to those who fought the battles to keep this country free--our Nation's veterans. Mr. President, please take note when I say 'Our Nation's Veterans.' They are not Florida's veterans or Arizona's veterans or New York's veterans. They are our veterans, and we as a nation have a collective responsibility to honor the commitment we made to them.”